Description
Classic and irresistible pigs in a blanket made with crescent roll dough wrapped around cocktail-sized sausages, baked to golden perfection, and optionally brushed with a savory garlic butter for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect as a party appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tube (8 ounces) crescent roll dough
- 24 links cocktail-sized sausages
- 1 large egg, beaten
Garlic Butter (Optional but Recommended)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough Strips: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean cutting board. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough lengthwise in half, then cut each half into twelve 2-inch strips, totaling 24 strips.
- Wrap Sausages: Place one cocktail sausage on each dough strip. Roll the dough tightly around the sausage until it is completely wrapped, ensuring no gaps.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow even baking.
- Egg Wash: Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the outside of each wrapped sausage with the beaten egg to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is fully cooked and golden brown.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While baking, combine melted butter, garlic powder, chopped fresh parsley, and ground black pepper in a small bowl, mixing well.
- Brush Garlic Butter: As soon as the pigs in a blanket come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture to infuse extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the pigs in a blanket warm, accompanied by ketchup and mustard or your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh crescent roll dough and fresh sausages.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and dough thickness.
- The garlic butter is optional but adds a rich, savory flavor that enhances the appetizer.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Try different sausages like spicy or cheese-filled for a twist.
- Serve with a variety of dipping sauces such as honey mustard, ranch, or barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pigs in a blanket (approx 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pigs in a blanket, crescent roll appetizers, cocktail sausages, party snacks, baked sausage rolls
